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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.22, 36,373.59 and 14,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.22, 36,373.59 and 14,421.74 is: 19,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.22 : 36,373.59 = 14,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.22/36,373.59 = 14,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.22x = 36,373.59 × 14,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.22x = 524,570,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,570,275.98/26,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.34

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